Iligan

Industrial Powerhouse and City of Waterfalls. Welcome to the most comprehensive source for Iligan City news. As the primary industrial and hydroelectric hub of Northern Mindanao, Iligan is a city of resilience and rapid transformation. In 2026, Mindanao Gold Star Daily is at the forefront of reporting on the Iligan drainage master plan and the vital rehabilitation of the Mandulog and Tubod bridges. From the economic surge of the local manufacturing sector to the cultural vibrance of the Diyandi Festival and the preservation of our 23 majestic waterfalls, we deliver the "countryside journalism" that matters to every Iliganon. Stay updated on local governance, peace and security initiatives, and the city's journey toward becoming a disaster-resilient "Smart City."

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Maxim Rides and Food Delivery driver-partners receiving fuel vouchers in Iligan City to combat rising gasoline prices in the Philippines.

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Maxim rolls out fuel vouchers to support driver-partners

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery introduces fuel vouchers and zero-commission incentives for driver-partners in Iligan and nationwide to ease the financial strain of rising fuel costs.

Mar 19, 20262300

Iligan City Police and Task Force OSAEC conducting a rescue operation for child victims of online sexual exploitation.

3 kids saved from online sex abuse in Iligan

Authorities rescued three children, including a 10-month-old infant, during an anti-online sexual abuse raid in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City, on March 17, 2026. One suspect remains in custody.

Mar 18, 20262800

Firefighters from BFP Iligan battling a large fire at the CPK Mercantile building in Barangay Poblacion.

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Fire guts CPK Mercantile building in downtown Iligan

A massive pre-dawn fire destroyed the CPK Mercantile building in Iligan City on Tuesday. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. No injuries occurred.

Mar 17, 20262600

Cagayan de Oro

Part 2 Sidebar: Legal innovation shields victims from repeat trauma

Northern Mindanao prosecutors leverage landmark convictions and one-stop facilities to shield OSAEC survivors from trauma, using videotaped interviews as critical evidence in the fight against exploitation.

Mar 16, 20262200

The Iligan City Hall building where a new four-day compressed workweek schedule will be implemented starting March 16, 2026.

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Iligan adopts 4-day compressed workweek

Iligan City implements a 4-day compressed workweek starting March 16, 2026. Learn about the new 8 AM to 7 PM schedule and exemptions for frontline services.

Mar 13, 20262100

Hundreds of hand grenades recovered by the 55th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Piagolongan, Marogong, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

Troops bust cache of 295 grenades in Lanao del Sur

Government troops dealt a massive blow to terror remnants in Iligan City, seizing 295 hand grenades in Barangay Piagolongan on March 11. The 55th Infantry Battalion operation significantly dismantled the Daulah Islamiya–Maute Group's arsenal, highlighting the seamless coordination between Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN and local community informants.

Mar 12, 20261800

105 couples during the Feb-Ibig Kasalan ng Bayan 2026 mass wedding ceremony at Robinsons Mall Atrium in Iligan City.

Mindanao

After the flood, 105 couples finally wed in Iligan

Postponed by Bagyong Basyang’s devastation, Iligan City’s "Feb-ibig Kasalan ng Bayan" finally saw 105 couples wed on March 5 at Robinsons Mall. Officiated by Mayor Frederick Siao, the mass wedding provided legal formalization and financial relief for long-time partners, proving that love remains resilient even after the toughest storms.

Mar 12, 20262600

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2 foreigners nabbed for false Filipino identities

ILIGAN CITY — Two Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly posing as Filipinos for 20 years. Authorities found the suspects using fake birth certificates and driver’s licenses to evade immigration laws and conduct business illegally in the city.

Mar 5, 20262600

Iligan

MOVE IT riders mobilize relief operations in Iligan City

Mar 2, 20261500

Vice President Sara Duterte distributes relief goods to Iligan City residents displaced by Tropical Storm Basyang. VP Sara visits flood victims in Iligan, February 2026.

VP Sara brings aid to flood-hit Iligan

Feb 26, 20264000

Cagayan de Oro

3,000 cops deployed for Oro, Iligan EDSA@40 events

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed across Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City on Wednesday as church groups, students, and activists take to the streets to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Feb 24, 20261700

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada distributing food packs to 1,000 flood victims in Barangay Tubod, Iligan City. On-the-ground relief efforts and drainage assessment on Feb 22. Photo by Bonita L. Ermac.

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Win, Jinggoy back Iligan flood control, vows to fast-track 3-year stalled dredging permit

Feb 23, 20263100